Ciprofloxacin vs Sertraline

## Ciprofloxacin vs Sertraline: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Ciprofloxacin** and **Sertraline**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Ciprofloxacin**: Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

**Sertraline**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Sertraline — 26 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol.

**Type**: Ciprofloxacin — Small molecule; Sertraline — Small molecule.